Adult Protective Services

The Abusers

Sadly, the neglect and mistreatment of adults happens most often at home. Over half of all reported abuse cases in New York State involve the children or grandchildren of the abused. Other abusers include other relatives such as siblings and spouses, paid care providers, friends, and neighbors.

According to a 1997 profile of the Protective Services Caseload in New York State:

56.3% of abusers were male

74% of abusers were family members

34% of abusers were adult children

26% of abusers were spouses

26% of abusers were unrelated

In many instances, the abuser was financially dependent on the victim and/or had an incapacitating condition such as substance abuse, mental incapacity, or physical incapacity.